What gearing do you use on Road bike ?

[ASTANA]

After using a compact crank set for a while now, I am looking at changing to normal/ bigger chain rings.

 

Uses 50/36 front, back 12-25, but this only gave me a advantage in climbs. With all the flattish / rolling hill races in WC I need something that gives more speed.

 

What is considered a good option 52/39 or 52/39 ? any thing else ?

 

[NotSoBigBen]

53/39 I reckon is what 80% or more cyclists use these days (At least those without MTB type triples on their roadbikes ....), I guess that coupled with a 12-25 at the back?

[wannabesub3]

I use 52/39 with 12-25 or 12-27 for the really Hilly climbs, and 52/39 with 11-23 for the undulating rides

[Bellscycling]

Just get a 11-23 cassette, as a 50-11 gear ratio is actualy a bit bigger than a 53 - 12. You will still have the advantage on climbs and you won't run out of speed on the flats.

[Andyr249]

I have a 53/39 with an 11-26. Works great for me.

[TNT1]

53/39, and 12-21 at the back... I also have a 12-23 for hilly routes...

[Delgado]

53/39' date=' and 12-21 at the back... I also have a 12-23 for hilly routes... [/quote'] But then again you weigh 25Kg!!!!!

[ASTANA]

53/39 not very big ? Most new top end bikes come with these standard these days, so was just wondering.

 

Most races are undulating, and once in a while there is a climb (longer than 3km). I really like training on hills though, so what would be the best setup at the back ?

 

Do you change cassettes for races with hills etc or do you have another set of wheels for these ?

 

[TNT1]

 

53/39' date=' and 12-21 at the back... I also have a 12-23 for hilly routes... [/quote'] But then again you weigh 25Kg!!!!!

 

 

[Overlord]

53/39 with a 11-21 at the back.

[Delgado]

I believe Sean Kelly used a 44 small blade for most of his career.....

[leet22]

What ever came on the bike

[Mr Giant]

53/39 with 11-23 cassette

[owen62]

Just get a 11-23 cassette' date=' as a 50-11 gear ratio is actualy a bit bigger than a 53 - 12. You will still have the advantage on climbs and you won't run out of speed on the flats.[/quote']

I fully agree with this gearing - never been dropped even on a downhill with a 50-11